EU2136: German Language A (Year 1)
School | null |
Department Code | null |
Module Code | EU2136 |
External Subject Code | R210 |
Number of Credits | 20 |
Level | L4 |
Language of Delivery | English |
Module Leader | Ms Elke Oerter |
Semester | Double Semester |
Academic Year | 2013/4 |
Outline Description of Module
This stage builds upon the linguistic acquired at A level stage or equivalent. It integrates a number of topics, such as, indicatively, intercultural differences and the political and educational systems and key historical issues in the countries in which German is spoken, with a deepening study of the structures, vocabulary and sounds of the language. You will transfer information from spoken and written texts in German into English, and vice versa, through indicatively, translation, summary and commentary. Asystematic grasp of German grammar and syntax and the ability to put it to active use are stressed. Translation of modern texts such as newspaper articles on general subjects, and writing of exercises such as précis and essay to a fairly high standard, are integral to the course
On completion of the module a student should be able to
On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:
· Understand spoken language in a wider range of registers, delivered at normal speed.
· Engage confidently in conversations relating to everyday topics.
· Read and understand authentic texts in a variety of genres (indicatively, emails, newspapers, textbooks and literature) without too much effort.
· Write accurately in everyday language in order to communicate information, ideas, concepts and opinions relating to a variety of situations and topics.
· Use more complex grammatical structures and appropriate vocabulary, although possibly with some first language interference.
How the module will be delivered
Teaching, learning and assessment are designed to enable students to achieve the learning outcomes described above.
While part of any class session is likely to involve direct teaching, the emphasis is on student participation and you will be expected to take part actively in discussion and in tasks, indicatively, like small group and pair work, role play, and individual or group presentations. The tutor will give you plenty of support to build your confidence, and in the case of assessed work, will provide feedback which will help you to make progress.
Skills that will be practised and developed
Academic and key skills developed include learning, research and organisational skills; communication and IT skills; intercultural awareness and interpersonal skills.
How the module will be assessed
Type of assessment |
% Contribution |
Title |
Duration |
Approx. date of Assessment |
Summative |
40% |
Continuous assessment: |
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language assignment 1 (10%) |
Sem 1 |
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language assignment 2 (10%) |
Sem 2 |
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language assignment 3 (10%) |
Sem 2 |
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language assignment 4 (10%) |
Sem 2 |
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20% |
Oral exam |
End of sem 2 |
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40% |
end-of-year exam |
2 hours |
Summer exam period |
Assessment Breakdown
Type | % | Title | Duration(hrs) |
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Exam - Spring Semester | 40 | German Language A | 2 |
Written Assessment | 10 | Coursework 1 | N/A |
Oral/Aural Assessment | 20 | German Language A (Oral) | N/A |
Written Assessment | 10 | Coursework 2 | N/A |
Written Assessment | 10 | Coursework 3 | N/A |
Written Assessment | 10 | Coursework 4 | N/A |
Syllabus content
Teaching, learning and assessment are designed to enable the student to achieve the learning outcomes described above. While part of any class is likely to involve direct teaching, the emphasis is on student participation and they will be expected to take part actively in discussion and in tasks, indicatively, like small group and pair work, role play, and individual or group presentations. The tutor will give the students plenty of support to build their confidence, and in the case of assessed work, will provide feedback which will help them to make progress. Teaching materials will be derived from authentic print and audio-visual media.
The course focuses on the study of the complex sentence, concordatio temporum, indirect speech and on the practice of the four skills of the language in order to reinforce the grammar studied in class; understanding and reporting of written and aural material; aural and oral training and practice through the use of a wide range of audio/video materials both for class teaching and independent learning. Regular coursework exercises.
Essential Reading and Resource List
Indicative Reading and Resource List:
· Buscha, A. et al. (2008) Erkundungen: Deutsch als Fremdsprache. Integriertes Kurs- und Arbeitsbuch. Sprachniveau B2. Leipzig: Schubert.
· Collins Complete and Unabridged German Dictionary, 7th ed. London: Collins, 2007.
· Durrell, M. et al. (2002). Essential German Grammar. London: Arnold.
· Fehringer, C. (2002). German Grammar in Context: Analysis and Practice. London: Arnold.